Caylee Marie Anthony #164 6/25/10 - 7/14/10

[trimmonthelake]

http://www.wesh.com/news/24072520/detail.html
Casey Anthony's Brother Remains Silent
Parents Beg For Opportunity To Visit Casey Anthony

POSTED: 4:20 pm EDT June 28, 2010
UPDATED: 4:53 pm EDT June 28, 2010
ORLANDO, Fla. --
The hundreds of letters released by prosecutors in the Casey Anthony investigation triggered reaction on Monday.

Some of the most heart-wrenching letters came from Anthony's parents, but there wasn't a single letter from her brother, Lee Anthony.

In a now infamous high-five, Lee and Casey Anthony once celebrated getting her through a gauntlet of reporters, but Lee Anthony no longer shows up at his sister's court hearings and there were no letters from him.

"I think, from the beginning of the case, Lee has been a little bit more level-headed about the possibility of Casey's involvement," attorney Richard Hornsby said.

In a March 25 letter to his daughter, George Anthony lashed out at allegations he and his son may have sexually abused Casey Anthony when she was a child.
That is an issue Hornsby said could become relevant as a mitigating factor to keep Casey Anthony from the death penalty if she's convicted of murder.

"I don't think Lee would hesitate to get on the stand and say that's a complete lie, (and) it never happened," Hornsby said.

Even as Lee Anthony has distance himself, her parents letters reflect desperation to see their daughter in jail. It begs the question of whether Casey Anthony's defense team is calling the shots or Casey Anthony herself who does not want her to see them.

"George Anthony hit the nail on the head. She is, at the end of the day, the boss whether she knows it or not. The one who calls the shots is Casey Anthony," Hornsby said.

[trimmonthelake]

#  Video:  Casey Anthony's Brother Remains Silent
http://www.wesh.com/video/24072737/index.html

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Don't miss the Dana Pretzer show tonight at 9pm ET:

[trimmonthelake]

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2010/06/casey-anthony-she-has-one-visitor-in-last-3-weeks-wesh-reports.html
Casey Anthony: She had one visitor in last 3 weeks, WESH reports
Caylee and Casey Anthony, George and Cindy Anthony, WESH — posted by halboedeker on June, 28 2010 5:41 PM
WESH-Ch. 2 tonight looked into whether Casey Anthony has been shut off from the outside world at the Orange County Jail.

Of course, many viewers may not care, but the report contained an interesting bit of news.

“The only visit she’s had in more than three weeks is from a mitigation specialist who works for the defense,” WESH’s Bob Kealing reported. “Basically, it’s her job to go in, interview Casey repeatedly, construct a life story to where if she is convicted, it will help the defense argue for life instead of death.”

Will there be an Anthony family reunion at the jail?

Kealing reported that George Anthony had tried to visit his daughter in December, but was talked out of it by her defense team. Casey Anthony is charged with first-degree murder in the death of her daughter, Caylee.

Attorney Richard Hornsby, who offers legal analysis for WESH, questioned keeping the family away. “If Casey doesn’t want to see her parents, well, then it’s the right move for her,” Hornsby said.  ”But I just can’t imagine that that’s what she really wants.”

Ah, what Casey wants — that will keep people speculating.

[Curly]

My take, they are using religion to garner more sympathy from people.

I agree. Without a doubt. It's not working, lol!

[Curly]

Ooh. The avi's are back. Yay!

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[ISpy]

Good morning, Monkeys.  Here's my opinion on whether or not the Anthonys were religious before Caylee was murdered by her mother.  I think the Anthonys went to church on occasion.  However, IMO, going to church does not make one religious.  The way Cindy behaved toward her family is the antithesis of religious.  She ordered them around, held discretions over their heads, and apparently even went so far as to try to throttle Casey on that last night.  She enabled Casey and George in their aberrant lifestyles.  George is apparently a womanizer, a gambling addict, and an all-round disgusting person.  Casey has no morals at all.

Many people profess to be religious, to "Love God" to "Love Jesus" when they have no concept of the meaning of a Christian life.  Certainly Casey's stealing from everyone, even her elderly grandparents and friends, and Cindy saying "Well, it was just once," covering for her criminal behaviour, is not what a Christian is directed to do.  While we must help each other, the bible, IMO, doesn mean to help each other in criminal activity.

Much of the time, in fact most of the time, when a person is incarcerated for a serious crime, i.e. murder, they become  "Religious."  There was a case near where I live where a group of Goths kidnapped a Jehovah's Witness family who were passing out literature--a father, a mother, and two very small children.  They took them to a secluded place and shot them and ran over them with the kidnapped family's van.  The little boy, around two at the time, lived, but is paralysed for life.  They were caught near the Texas border, brought back to the small town where they would be tried and LE had some trouble preventing their lynching when they were brought in. In court, the murderers, the ringleader of which was a young woman, carried bibles and claimed to have "Found God." It didn't work.  They pled guilty and were sentenced to life, IMO a plea deal.  My state does have the death penalty. 

The Anthonys are IMO using Christianity to try to impress others with their goodness.  Casey, too, thinks it might work.  Evil people do it all the time.  Only God, however, can see into their hearts, but IMO they are phoney-boloneys.

 

Babybear-Great post!  I am so with you on people who think they can hide behind religion.  There's a huge difference between religion and relationship.  Even the devil knows there's a God.    I like that verse where Jesus says you can tell a tree by it's fruit.  Good trees bear good fruit, bad trees bear bad fruit.  With that in mind, look at the fruit of their lives.  Are their actions and attitudes matching their words?  Talk is cheap, walking it takes effort, some falling, some apologizing, and some trying again.  I should know because I'm an expert at the falling down and apologizing thing. LOL!  If people are truly sorry, they admit what they've done, take responsibility for it, and accept the punishment they know they deserve.  Guess we'll see where that leaves the Anthonys.

[ISpy]

Bearly-thank you!  I stand corrected.  George's letter does say "...continued to love you".

***SNIPPED***

I have only seen agreement with you here on the posts where Casey tells Cindy not to worry, she hasn't told them anything.  So you agree with all of the posts I have read.

I have always thought she was telling Cindy that she did not confess, and don't worry, I am not that stupid, you don't have to control everything I do.  I can think for myself.

Bearly- You may be onto something there!  Do you think it was because Cindy was more worried for Casey or for herself/George/Lee?  Also, I hear from Trimm, you have some good Asperger's info.  

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[ISpy]

Oops!  Got in the quote stack!  Sorry, all!

[ISpy]

Hey, Monkeys!  I've missed seeing you the last day and a half!  (My internet was down.  Talk about some Scared Withdrawal!)  I've had some time to think about the A's, God help me.  A couple of points...
About Lee.  I really do think he has Asperger's Syndrome which would explain a lot of things.  I have personal experience of what it's like to live with this disorder.  One of my twenty year old twin boys was diagnosed with this when he was eleven. He is very high functioning, (similar to Lee, I think,) but with all the annoying characteristics of this autistic spectrum disorder.  We always knew he was a little different, slower than his twin, developmentally delayed, physically clumsy.  Having a child the same age to compare milestones with was painful, yet was a helpful tool when it came down to working out a plan for his therapeutic treatment.  One of the pitfalls was that because he was so obviously disabled, we missed his twin's ADHD.  (I still feel so guilty--we thought he was okay, a little hyper, maybe, but compared to Max...anyone would be.  It finally worked out, though, and he's doing well.)  I don't believe that Lee had an allergic reaction to his acne medication...I think he finally was diagnosed, (my Max had some depression at adolescence, partially because he realized how "different" he was,) and has learned to cope.  Lee's inappropriate reactions, (his passionate CMA declaration at the memorial,) the childish "Star Wars" obsession, (mine still likes Disney movies,) his responsible job, (Max works and is never late, once he gets an idea in his head, it remains fixed and constant,) his facial expression, all seem to dovetail with this disorder.  My personal opinion is that the A's were embarrassed by him, and Casey, seemingly "normal", was deemed  "the golden child."  I think Cindy in particular pretended that nothing was wrong.  You never hear stories of George playing ball with him, or sharing any kind of faher/son experience.  I think neither parents spent little quality time with him.  I  really don't think that Casey was abused by either he or George, but I could be wrong.
On the George subject.  I have thought about his bizarre relationship with Casey.  (Hi, beautiful, gorgeous, etc.)  I think he is relatively clueless emotionally.  I get the impression that he thinks he should consider her his little princess, etc, but he just isn't felling it, so he overcompensates with the only language he knows.  The constant reference to hugs and smiles, while uncomfortable to read, could be how he THINKS a loving father would react.  (Obviously wrong, of course.) 
The A's respond so differently from most people that it is hard to get a read on them. Anytime I start to feel pity, I have to remember Caylee, the only innocent among them.  Their anger, paranoia, narcissism, lies, have all contributed to the death of that precious little girl.
Sorry for this being so long.

Monkalicious- Thanks for sharing here! You had an excellent point that we haven't really seen or heard of any father-son moments.  That might be because George mostly worked evenings and nights, but IDK.  One of my parents worked graveyard for awhile, but still made time to do things with us.  I do think you're right about the "golden child" idea though.  Remember when Lee put out that ad for the Personal Assistant and we all laughed because it basically called for someone to live and breathe at their beck and call with no salary.  It was ludicrous!  Thinking about it now though, in terms of Asperger's, he would have had no idea how inappropriate those kind of demands on someone were.  Just another reason, I wonder about Lee.  What I found really odd was that Cindy & George didn't step in to "edit" that ad.  Instead they just let him post it anyway. One would think they had to have known that no one was going to put their life on hold for Lee, George, Cindy, or Casey.  Seriously!

ITA with your perception of George and Casey's relationship too.  I think he was trying to play the part, say all the right things (maybe as he's been doing for years).  I'm thinking he was trying really hard not to anger her because she likely has something on him.  I keep going back to him throwing up in the LE interview talking about the smell and the Gonzales depos when he nearly came out of his seat when he mistakenly thought they were asking about the last time he saw Caylee.  His reaction was barely controlled rage, IMO.  Had he honestly just seen Casey leaving with Caylee and told them goodbye, he'd have no trouble recounting that.  It was what I think he really saw that rattled him and that he was unwilling to recall or describe.  IMO, George was coerced into cleaning that car and maybe other things.  George's best bet is to tell LE everything he knows now because it's only going to snowball from here.  I hope he will get angry enough/scared enough/brave enough to stop the insanity their lives have been for quite awhile.  Time to scoot!  Take care everyone!   

[ISpy]

O.k., last thing tonight and I am going.  LOL!  With this case, it always seems to be "one more thing".  Anyway, does anyone have a pic or video of the black bracelets Mallory's talking about in her letter? TIA!  Bye! 

[O4Bull]

Hi My Monkey Friends!

I have been super busy and haven't been online much.  I missed the release Friday and have been busy trying to catch up.  I just had to comment on the last letter from georgie.  I think the two questions he was asked were :
1.  Did you molest/rape/fondle ... casey
2.  Did you molest/rape/fondle ... Caylee.

That's what he was referring to when he said why,why, why destroy Caylee. (her memory) (IMO)
My first thought was that they asked him if he was Caylee's father, but I figure they already know that answer from DNA.

[trimmonthelake]

http://www.cayleedaily.com/
Casey Anthony's Brother Remains Silent
06/29/10

[monkalicious]

Morning, Monkeys!  Yay, our avis are back!   

I found this about the foreclosure today.

http://myclerk.myorangeclerk.com
06/28/2010     Certificate of Service
Certificate of Service OF COURT ORDER

I wonder if the A's kept the house.  I will find it suspicious if they suddenly have enough money to pay the arrears coming directlly after their "cameo" on GMA.

[Ono]

   Thanks for the links & all of the excellent thought-provoking posts!!!

I think George & CinCin should have divorced a long time ago--imo, this is a toxic pairing not suited to one another at all.

[SunnyinTX]

Hi Monks.....just got back from a fantastic vacation in Sedona and the Grand Canyon...the mountains played havoc with internet and cell service....I will go back and try to get caught up, but if anyone would give me the condensed version of the past week's happenings I would greatly appreciate it! 

Glad you had a great time. We were given a bunch of letters. On page 95 of the last thread it is broken down what letters are from Cindy, and what letters are from George, and I saw one from Mallory, who is just as crazy as the rest of them. The bulk of all the other letters were basically crackpots who I'm sure were writing the letters from their rooms at the mental hospital.

Where o where was Mallory's letter I must have missed it or my eyes became burnt out from reading all these "Supporters" letters..could you direct me to the page please..Thanks

Mallory's letter   
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/45069982/Mallorys-Letter-to-Casey

Thanks so much I was just watching a video on Asperger's great insight if you want to watch it on youtube.  I posted a link for it..it was something that another monker brought up so I figured..humm let me see if there's a video so I can better understand and walla there is...would love to get your input Trimm

Good Morning Monks!  I see the avis are back and the first time I try to say good morning I get server busy.....gggrrrrrrrrr!!   I just read Mallory's letter....who starts out Hello Beauiful??  Come one!  Was georgie boy sitting there dictating???  Speaking of georgieboy his begging to see her or begging her to at least look at them is court is pathetic.  and sin-sins religion lessons are hypocritical.....she needs to look internally...GOD DON'T LIKE UGLY!! 

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O.k., last thing tonight and I am going.  LOL!  With this case, it always seems to be "one more thing".  Anyway, does anyone have a pic or video of the black bracelets Mallory's talking about in her letter? TIA!  Bye! 

I have been looking.I found this posted at  http://boards.insessiontrials.com/showthread.php?p=14282946#post14282946
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no, some kind of matching black bracelet that Casey and Lee apparently had -- fabric? leather?

Interesting that Lee wore it all the time and mourns it when it breaks, and I don't recall seeing a black bracelet on Casey's wrist.
crimeq... At 24 sec you can see her wearing it.. I'm surprised she was able to wear it in jail..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE-48...eature=related

That's all I got.   

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http://humbleopinionforum.net/2010/06/29/casey-anthony-your-in-control-so-they-say/
Written on 29 June 2010 at 05:58 by humbleopinion
Casey Anthony “your in control” so they say!

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http://humbleopinionforum.net/2010/06/29/casey-anthony-your-in-control-so-they-say/
Written on 29 June 2010 at 05:58 by humbleopinion
Casey Anthony “your in control” so they say!

Was reading the comments on HOF regarding the house foreclosure.  Wasn't it Rick who stated in his depo that G&C assumed the mortgage on their current house in FL. after the foreclosure of their house in OH?  Thus, might the previous owners of the FL house still have an invested interest, which could also affect their credit?  Also, it seems like somewhere it was stated that Cindy had gotten a 2nd mortgage to help pay off George's debt...besides cashing in her 401K.  I may be confusing things.  It's just overwhelming for me to keep track of this family's irresponsibility, which they seem to consider normal.